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exceptional

[ik-sep-shuh-nl] / ɪkˈsɛp ʃə nl /




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To Mr. Swaim’s credit, he did recognize then-Prime Minister Tony Blair’s exceptional response.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Its body settled into fine lake sediments, where unusually favorable conditions helped preserve it in exceptional detail.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

“The size will stop being the signal. What now becomes the signal is the brand, is the story, is the exceptional craftsmanship.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

He was instead awarded an exceptional invitation by World Athletics, alongside rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen - although the pair's eagerly-anticipated reunion did not transpire after the Norwegian withdrew following his 5,000m win on Friday.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

Several members of Washington’s staff, including Hamilton, pleaded that Andre’s life be spared because of his exceptional character.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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